The Huron Good Food Box Newsletter is distributed every month with the Good Food Box. Each newsletter features recipes and nutrition information for vegetables and fruits that are in season plus news and updates on food and local producers. Past issues can be viewed and downloaded as PDFs.
September 2011
Article: A new way to look at how our kids are eating at school
Recipes: Pear and Cranberry Squares; Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
August 2011
Article: If you love active living, share it with your community!
Recipes: Asian Wraps; Mustard Beet and Apple Salad; Roasted Cauliflower
June 2011
Article: At Your Request: Kohlrabi & Bok Choy
Recipes: Bok Choy Salad; Roasted Kohlrabi; Strawberry Spinach Salad
May 2011
Article: Spring Means Asparagus
Recipes: Cheesy Mushroom and Asparagus Bake; Spinach Salad with Grilled Asparagus
April 2011
Article: Lifestyle Tips for Cancer Prevention
Recipes: Lightly Roasted Ontario Tri-pepper Salad; Sweet and Savoury Carrots & Onions
March 2011
Article: Celebrating Nutrition Month in Huron
Recipes: Carrot Potato Pancakes; Tuscany Vegetable and Bread Soup
February 2011
Article: What is a Community Food Advisor?
Recipes: Bean Brownies; Egg Salad Hoagies; Ruta-Fries
January 2011
Article: Don't Hibernate, Participate!
Recipes: Breakfast Fruit Pizza; Broccoli Pesto Sauce; Golden Hash Browns
2010 Newsletters
December 2010
Article: Top 5 Nutrition Resolutions for the New Year
Recipes: Minestrone Soup, Vegetable Quinoa Salad.
November 2010
Article: Pack More Veggies and Fruit
Recipes: Carmelized Ontario Apple Bowls, Carrot and Apple Salad, Crispy Vegetable Chips.
October 2010
Article: Apple's Delight
Recipes: Best Light Pumpkin Pie, Maple Pork and Apples, Rosemary Roasted Celery Root.
September 2010
Article: Lunches that Make the Grade
Recipes: Ontario Squash Dip, Quick and Easy Stuffed Peppers, Winter Slaw.
August 2010
Article: Ancient Grains
Recipes: Cool As A Cucumber Dip, Vegetable Quinoa Salad.
July 2010
Article: Celebrate Taste of Huron
Recipes: Mashed Potatoes, Cauliflower & Cheddar, Rainbow Summer Salad, Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette.
June 2010
Article: Please Don't Pass the Salt!
Recipes: Bok Choy Salad, Freezer Salsa, Strawberry Banana Sorbet.
May 2010
Article: Don't Be Fooled By Fads
Recipes: Asparagus & Chicken Pasta Salad, Rhubarb Granola Muffins, Strawberry Spinach Salad.
April 2010
Article: Menu Checklist.
Recipes: Cajun Sweet Potato Fingers, Creamy Herb Dip, Brittany's Broccoli Salad.
March 2010
Article: March is Nutrition Month!
Recipes: Mediterranean Salad; Spinach Souffle Roll; Zucchini Boats on the Grill.
February 2010
Article: Healthy Eating: A Checklist for Active Adults
Recipes: Cucumber Sandwich; Pork Tenderloin with Cider-Glazed Carrots; Super Easy Slow Cooker Cabbage Casserole.
January 2010
Article: Eating Healthy - A Family Affair
Recipes: Couscous Breakfast Cereal; Oriental Coleslaw with Broccoli; Pasta with Eggplant Sauce
2009 Newsletters
December 2009
Article: Enjoy the Holidays: Without the Calories!
Recipes: Au Gratin Cabbage; Roxana's Guacamole Dip Recipe; Squash Brownies with Chocolate Swirl Topping.
November 2009
Article: November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Recipes: Cabbage Roll Soup; Kale and Chickpea Soup; Winter Vegetable Croustade au Gratin.
October 2009
Article: World Food Day Highlights Needs
Recipes: Roasted Root Vegetables; Potato and Leek Pizza; Ontario Apple Oatmeal Crisp; Winter Slaw; Ontario Squash Dip.
September 2009
Article: Updated Map a Must Have!
Recipes: Baked Breakfast Frittata; Sweet Squash and Cranberry Muffins; Sweet Potato Hash Browns.
August 2009
Article: How do I know if what I'm buying is organic?
Recipes: Green Bean and Tomato Salad; Beet Soup (Borsch).
July 2009
Article: 100 Mile Diet - Take the Challenge
Recipes: Coleslaw for a Summer Crowd.
June 2009
Article: National Hunger Awareness Day 2009
Recipes: Falafel Pitas with Cucumber-Yogurt Dressing; Marinated Garden Salad; Steamed Baby Bok Choy.
May 2009
Article: Storage Method is Key!
Recipes: Rhubarb Chutney; Ontario Spinach Salad with Grilled Asparagus, Parmesan and Mint; Ontario Asparagus and Potato Salad
April 2009
Article: April is Cancer Awareness Month
Recipes: Salad in a Bag; Broccoli & Cheddar-stuffed Potatoes; Onion Potato Soup
March 2009
Article: March is Nutrition Month
Recipes: Carrot Cookies; Sausage and Apples; Fish Fingers & Sweet Potato Oven-Fries; Maple Glazed Parsnips
February 2009
Article: Convenience of Beans
Featured product: Beans
Recipes: Lentil Cookies; Mexican Corn & Bean Salad
January 2009
Article: Marvellous Mushrooms!
Featured product: Mushrooms
Recipes: Asian Mushroom Turkey Loaf; Veggie Tacos; Yukon Gold and Mushroom Soup
2008 Newsletters
December 2008
Article: Changing the Picture of Poverty
Featured product: Cranberries and Honey
Recipes: Basic Cranberry Sauce; Roasted Winter Vegetables; Apples and Honey Topping for Pancakes
November 2008
Article: Eating Well Can Help Prevent and Manage Diabetes!
Featured product: Leeks
Recipes: Leek and Brie Tart; Winter Vegetable Minestrone Soup
October 2008
Article: Unlock Your Colours: Orange Ya Glad to See Me
Featured product: Squash
Recipes: Citrus Baked Squash; Company Muffins; Swiss Chard with Caramelized Onions and Nuts; Chicken and Squash Stew with Prunes
September 2008
Article: Back to School Lunches
Featured product: Apples
Recipes: Apple & Spinach Salad; Chunky Cran-Apple Bran Muffins
August 2008
Article: Purple Haze
Featured product: Peaches and Zucchini
Recipes: Ontario Peach Salsa; Beet and Apple Salad; Zucchini Ribbon Pasta
July 2008
Article: Why Eat Local?
Featured product: Carrots
Recipes: Maple Baby Carrots with Bacon and Rosemary; Cooked Beet and Carrot Salads
June 2008
Article: Ready to Enjoy Fruits & Vegetables
Featured product: Strawberries and Tomatoes
Recipes: Strawberries With Lime Cream; Roasted Tomatoes
May 2008
Article: Keep Your Grocery Costs Down
Featured product: Rhubarb and Asparagus
Recipes: Rhubarb Raspberry Mousse; Mediterranean Asparagus and Tomato
April 2008
Article: Map Helps You Buy Local! Buy Fresh!
Featured product: Potatoes and Red Peppers
Recipes: Stewed Orange Banana with Pork; Continental Potato Salad; Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
March 2008
Article: Am I eating well enough?
Featured product: Spinach and Cucumbers
Recipes: Tossed Spinach Salad; Garden-Fresh Cucumber Risotto
February 2008
Article: Onions Add Extra Flavour
Featured product: Onions
Recipes: Caramelized Onions; Skillet Supper with Cabbage, Carrots and Onions
January 2008
Article: Ten Tips to Take Action Towards Food Security
Featured product: Squash
Recipes: Squash Puff Casserole; Hearty Squash Soup
Audio
What is the Good Food Box? — March 2009
This short audio clip features a volunteer describing Huron Good Food Box, what is in a Good Food Box, and why she likes it. (30 seconds)
Good Food Box on the Radio — March 2009
An advertisement that appeared on the radio in Spring of 2009. (30 seconds)
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